South Korea 2013

2013/12/07

Many thought my trip to South Korea was in the most stupid time I can possibly choose - Kim Jong Un just treated the western World with Total War, as his family have liked to do for years. However it turned out to be the best time - no tourists and great weather - with no real danger. Stepping on Korth Korea's land, or hitch-hiking from Seoraksan National Park to 300 km far Seoul with a Korean who cannot say a word in English were only a small part of it. My expectations from South Korea were so mediocre - but I couldn't be more wrong. It was a great trip!

Green Island

2013/09/26

It was a very spontaneous decision to go to the Green Island and it was definitely worthy, even the all-night standing in the train. During the time where everywhere else in Taiwan was raining, I managed to find a place with great and very comfortable weather, beautiful nature and calm, abandoned areas to relax.

Lantern Festival in Shifen

2013/04/06

Two years after my last post here the website is going to be alive again! :-) The first trip after my return that I gonna describe here is the trip to Shifen to see the Lantern Festival. Just by accident, we got a "VIP" tickets for mass lantern release and it was an awesome experience! Till now I am tearing hear off my head when I just think about the fact my camera was already charged out that moment! :(

Dream lake & Xin Shan

2011/03/07

Xin Shan is a hill located just between Taipei and Keelung. Despite its position it is a very nice place with marvelous views, perfect for relaxed hiking trip in the sunny afternoon.

Dutiful Son Mountain

2011/01/07

If you are looking for adventurous half-day (or one-day) trip around Taipei, you shouldn't miss this one. Just 15 minutes from Pingxi, the path is almost all the time supported by ropes and head for heights is required, however the effort is rewarded with wonderful views over fang-like mountains around you!

Sun Moon Lake

2011/01/07

Around Sun Moon Lake on bike in 4.5 hours and hike up to Shuishe Mountain with 1400 meters altitude difference in one day. Enjoy :)

Singapore 2010

2010/12/14

Singapore is very nice city with beautiful nature and interesting recent history. If you are interested in that place or you would like to visit it once, you can make a small excursion via reading the article about my trip in Singapore below :)

Kwan Yin Shan

2010/12/01

On the saturday afternoon I decided to climb up to the near mountain. The guidebook recommended it, the weather was good, everything seemed to be great - but things changed ...

Japan 2010

2010/10/27

It took almost one month to finish it, but I made it! Below is my 10 days long trip in Japan. The same like in case of China I went there alone. If you are interested in this country, take a look ;)

Huang Di Dian

2010/10/09

Excellent hike on Huang Di Dian is located just 20 kilometers south to Taipei, 40 minutes by the "hell bus" to Shi Ting village. The path is dotted by steep slopes, ropes, chain ladders, narrow ridges and great scenery with Taipei 101!

San Diao Ling Waterfall Park

2010/09/28

My first trip in the second semester was to the beutiful waterfall park near to Ruifang, east to Taipei. Even so we were expecting the trip is longer and interesting, after entering the path inside the dense Taiwan jungle we realized how adventurous this trip will be!

Jiufen

2010/09/22

Jiufen is a old Japanese-style town, famous for it's old-style streets, great view and also past gold mines in surrounded area. It is a very nice half day trip, easy to reach via Keelung.

Bye Bye Andrej & Bara

2010/09/18

The farewell parties with Andrej, my roommate and good friend who spent one semester here in Taipei with me, and his girlfriend Bara who arrived to visit him here June 31.

Hong Kong 2010

2010/08/25

This trip was a part of my big trip to China, however as Hong Kong is almost independent area and because of the complexity of China trip I decided to divide it into two parts. This part speaks about my visit of Hong Kong including Hong Kong island, Kowloon and Lantau island areas.

Kaohsiung

2010/07/11

When I was returning from my trip in Kenting, I made a one day stop in Kaohsiung, the second largest city in Taiwan and the 3rd largest port in the World. The local highlights are Kaohsiung 85 Sky Tower and Lotus Lake with its temples and pagodas. So let's go discover it!

Kenting with Sasha and John

2010/07/06

The last trip with Sasha before he returned back to the Czech Republic was to Kenting, the number one beach of Taiwan. However even Kenting National Park or other spots like Aquarium and Longluan lake were interesting!

Malaysia 2010

2010/07/02

The article about my and Michal's trip to Malaysia in the end of May 2010. The major places are Kuala Lumpur, Taman Negara, Batu Caves and Blue Mosque.